#1 Civic Engagement

If you seek a more liberal set of government policies such as the creation of a government ran universal healthcare system you would want to ensure the ​ (a)   won the elections as they would be the ones who would likely work towards that policy initiative.

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party

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The local school district can no longer fund school programs like athletics, the arts, and extracurricular clubs without instituting a participation fee for students. This fee prevents many lower-income students from participating in school activities and sports. Students wish to bring this concern to the attention of the school board and get the fee reduced or removed. The school board feels that without the fee, such programs would have to be cut entirely due to lack of funding.

What would be an appropriate first step for the students to advocate for the removal of the fee?

• stage a protest at lunch over the proposed participation fee

• meet as a group to create a plan of action and a timeline for strategies

• conduct a community fundraiser to help cover the cost of the participation fee

• boycott the participation fees and all school board meetings

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Citizens in Ohio have noticed that the condition of the state parks has suffered recently due to budget cuts, and many parks have rundown facilities, increased litter, and limited staff. They want to improve the quality of the parks system by getting more funds allocated to park maintenance and operations.

Which of the following plans to solve the problem has the greatest chance of increasing public funds for park maintenance?

• citizens stop using the parks

• citizens organize convicted inmates to clean up the parks

• citizens privately donate money to the State of Ohio

• Citizens write letters to their congressional representatives and organize a publicity campaign using social media to generate support for their initiative

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Tony decided that he was going to run for Mayor in the next election. He is overwhelmed by all the items that must be addressed before the campaign actually begins. Which item below would be part of his planning sessions?

• voting on election day

• choosing a campaign manager

• walking door to door to gather support

• soliciting financial support from local organizations

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The local school district is attempting to institute a strict dress code that would require all students to wear uniforms. Many students feel this would limit their freedom of expression while at school.

What would be the appropriate first step the students could take to try to stop the implementation of the dress code?

• stage a walk-out at the school

• address the school board in a speech

• write a letter to their local Ohio house member

• research the public policy steps and decide what resources to utilize in their argument.

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Match the following terms to their explanations/examples.

• permission from the people in a country

• popular sovereignty

• study of our rights and duties

• civics

• a vote or a means of voting

• Ballot

• to give a right or privilege to vote

• Enfranchise

• authority of Gov comes from the people

• consent of the governed

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The local community park had an icrease in littering. The neighborhoods surrounding the park have become concerned because the litter is blowing into their yards.

What would be the appropriate first step the neighborhood members could take to try to curtail the littering?

• stage a sit-in at the park and make sure no one litters

• contact the governor's office and file an official complaint

• contact the parks and recreation department and inform them of the issue

• have the neighborhood watch set up a sting operation to try to catch the offenders

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Anytown School District has decided to change its grade-scale to be 95%-100% is an A. 90%-94% is a B. 85%-89% is a C. 80-84% is a D and any grade less than an 80% is an F. After rsearching the issue, many students and parents are concerned this will negatively impact the students ability to gain acceptance to college.

What would be the appropriate first step the students and parents could take to try to stop the implementation of the new grade scale?

• stage a walk-out of school

• address the school board in a speech

• ask for the superintendent resignation

• write a letter to their local Ohio House member.

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A democracy works only by people choosing to do what?

• benefit

• Participate (vote, attend meetings, educate, run for office)

• take from the country what it can

• move

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Protest tends to be most effective at...

• making a specific change in the constitution

• publicizing a problem in society

• bringing people together from both sides

• making quick and effective debate

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